Ben Nelson's Race Results

Below you'll find a detailed table of race results. The "Performance Score" reflects the rating for that specific race, while the "Updated Rating" represents your cumulative rating, influenced by past performances. This distinction is key, as your overall rating is a weighted average that slowly responds to your most recent race's performance score. For a visual representation of how these ratings evolve, refer to the graph below.

Event Date Event Name Race Name Finishing Place Finishing Time Performance Score Updated Rating
2023-09-07 Cedar Rapids Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Frosh/Soph 89 22:21.79 1694 1716
2023-09-12 49th Tom Karpan XC Invite 49th Tom Karpan XC Invite JV boys 123 24:30.5 1390 1415
2023-09-21 Indianola CC Invitational 55th Indianola XC Invitational 2 - 9-10-JV Boys 164 23:52.40 1424 1420
2023-09-28 Bud Williams Invitational Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 158 22:46.91 1760 1757
2023-10-05 Fort Dodge Invite Mens 5,000 Meters Junior Varsity 373 21:31.59 1532 1472
2023-10-11 CIML Conference Mens 5,000 Meters Frosh/Soph 116 20:51 1562 1521
2024-09-05 2024 Ames - Schmaltz XC Invite Ames - Kirk Schmaltz Invitational 9-10 Boys 51 19:38.70 1754 1748
2024-09-12 Cedar Rapids Invitational Fr-So Boys 5K 40 20:15.79 1694 1716
2024-09-17 50th Tom Karpen XC Invite 50th Tom Karpen XC Invite JV boys 49 21:34.5 1717 1717
2024-09-26 56th Indianola CC Invitational 56th Indianola CC Invitational 9-10-JV boys 39 19:08.20 1791 1754
2024-10-03 Bud Williams Invitational Boys JV 5000M 60 20:15.40 1760 1757
2024-10-10 Ft Dodge Cross Country Invite Fort Dodge Cross Country Invite JV boys 129 19:20.5 1844 1798
2024-10-15 CIML Conference XC CIML Conference Cross Country Boys 9/10 5 km 54 19:27.59 1825 1812

Performance Trends Over Time

Explore the visual trends of performance scores and updated ratings across different events. This graphical representation helps in understanding the progression and fluctuations in performance over time.

Ratings are dynamic estimates, representing a range of potential future performance outcomes. The box plots above illustrate these ranges, with the red dotted line indicating the "Performance Score" and the solid blue line showing the "Updated Rating". A performance score falling outside the expected range can lead to significant adjustments in the updated rating, reflecting the dynamic nature of performance evaluation.